# DXF

> DXF is Autodesk’s drawing interchange format, used to transfer drawing entities between CAD applications.

Canonical: https://dielinemaker.com/glossary/dxf
Last updated: 2026-10-26

Production and files

## What it means in packaging

In packaging work it is commonly used for technical outlines and lines. Layer names and entity support vary between systems, so the importer still needs to understand which geometry is cut or creased. It does not automatically contain the complete printed artwork.

## A practical example

A converter imports a dieline DXF into CAD and maps the named line layers to its production operations.

## What to check

Confirm units, scale, supported curve entities and line-type mapping with the receiving application.

## Use it in your project

- [Print checks and production exports](https://dielinemaker.com/learn/print-checks-and-exports)
- [Supplier dieline import](https://dielinemaker.com/learn/supplier-dielines)

## Further reading

- [Autodesk: drawing interchange file formats](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2023/ENU/AutoCAD-DXF/files/GUID-73E9E797-3BAA-4795-BBD8-4CE7A03E93CF.htm)

## Related terms

- [CF2 / CFF2](https://dielinemaker.com/glossary/cf2) — CF2 is the common file extension for CFF2, a packaging CAD interchange format used for structural design data.
- [SVG](https://dielinemaker.com/glossary/svg) — SVG, Scalable Vector Graphics, is an XML-based format for two-dimensional graphics including paths, text and images.
- [Cut line](https://dielinemaker.com/glossary/cut-line) — A cut line indicates a path where material is intended to be cut through, such as a package outline or window.

## Related

- [Packaging glossary](https://dielinemaker.com/glossary)